DSA deliver Four Wheel Drive and Mine Site Training anywhere in Australia.

The following four wheel drive courses are available.

· 1 Day combined Defensive / 4WD Course - Gravel

· Mine Site 4WD - Gravel / Surface operations
· Mine Site 4WD - Underground operations
· Mine Site 4WD - Off site (Advance 4WD operations)
· Mine Site 4WD - Recovery, Mechanical and Survival training

· Recreational 4WD - Forest / Beach Driving

Selected DSA 4WD courses can include the unit TLIC3607A Apply Safe Driving Behaviours. This is a nationally recognised qualification and must be requested when you book.

DSA are authorised to deliver 2 and 3 STAR courses for BHP Minex employees and contractors.

Training can be provided on site or at any of our DSA approved 4WD Training venues.

DSA 1 Day Defensive / 4WD Course

Includes TLIC3607A Apply Safe Driving Behaviours*

Summary - This course is ideal for drivers operating 4WD's for work or pleasure.

Includes defensive driving, basic 4WD operation and recovery equipment.

Knowledge Covered

· Concentration and Attitude
· Risk Taking Behaviour
· Fatigue Awareness and Time Management
· Effects of Speed
· Vehicle Loading
· Trip Management
· Road Law
· Alcohol Awareness
· Drug Awareness
· Common Crash Scenarios
· Safety in the car
· Driving Position
· Steering Techniques
· System of Vehicle Control
· Braking Systems
· Tyres
· Emergency Procedures
· Defensive Driving Techniques
· 4WD Systems and Operation
· Soft Sand / Water and Mud Driving Conditions
· Inclines and Declines
· Recovery Equipment

Skills Covered

· Emergency Stop on hard road surface various speeds.
· Emergency Stop on gravel road surface at various speeds.
· Operation on soft sand/mud
· Operating on off road tracks
· Safely climbing and descending
· Using recovery equipment
· Optional - River / Water crossing

Outcomes

At the completion of the course it is expected that all drivers will demonstrate -

· Ability to identify and avoid hazards on the road
· Apply emergency braking techniques on and off road
· Apply defensive driving techniques
· An understanding of the effects of Alcohol / Drugs / Fatigue
· An understanding of correct tyre pressures and when to alter them
· Apply correct four wheel drive techniques off road
· Be able to safely operate recovery equipment

Drivers will use their own vehicle during the practical components of this course (must be registered and subject to basic safety checks). All relevant road laws must be adhered to at all times.

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DSA 2 Day Defensive and 4WD Course

Includes TLIC3607A Apply Safe Driving Behaviours*

Summary - This course is suited to drivers that are new to 4WD operation or want to gain confidence in a variety of off road operating conditions and recovery equipment.


The course can include practical driving experience in -

· Gravel Roads (Smooth) and/or Sealed Roads (Wet)
· Sandy / Desert Roads / River Crossings (Where possible)
· Off Road Operation (Hi-Low Range Operation over a variety of terrain)
· Vehicle recovery


The course can include practical experience with

· Vehicle Pre-Start Checks
· Basic Maintenance
· Road Side Repairs (including tyre changing)
· Battery Jump Start
· Vehicle Loading
· Trip Planning and Management
· Vehicle Monitoring
· Communications and Emergency Procedures


Theory components can include (in addition to the standard Defensive 4WD Courses)

· Night Driving
· Vehicle Dynamics
· Trailer Operation
· Fault Reporting


The main difference between this course and the one day course is the available time to cover items in detail - in particular off road operation and recovery which is only lightly touched on in the one day course.

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DSA Recreational and Introduction to 4WD

This course is suited to the recreational user looking to further knowledge and experience in operating a 4WD vehicle over a variety of terrain safely.

The course is very hands-on and can be delivered as a one or two day course in a variety of locations around Australia.

Knowledge Covered

· Vehicle Loading
· Trip Management
· Safety in the car
· Driving Position
· Steering Techniques
· Tyres
· 4WD Systems and Operation
· Soft Sand / Water and Mud Driving Conditions
· Inclines and Declines
· Recovery Equipment

Skills Covered

· Operation on soft sand/mud
· Operating on off road tracks
· Safely climbing and descending
· Using recovery equipment
· Optional - River / Water crossing

Outcomes

At the completion of the course it is expected that all drivers will demonstrate -

· Be able to plan and undertake a 4WD trip safely
· Apply correct four wheel drive techniques off road
· Be able to safely operate recovery equipment
Drivers will use their own vehicle during the practical components of this course (must be registered and subject to basic safety checks). All relevant road laws must be adhered to at all times.

More relevant information here -

Mine Site Training

NSW 4WD Courses

Safe Driving Tips

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